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Politics & SocietyShort Take
Robert David Sullivan
It is not democratic, with a small “d,” for major media outlets to simply ignore concerns shared by a wide majority of the electorate.
FaithPodcasts
Inside the Vatican
Gerry and Ricardo analyze the pope’s meeting with his council of cardinal advisors, to which a female Anglican bishop was invited to speak about women’s ordination.
FaithFaith
America Staff
With 'The Word' app, America readers can enrich their spiritual lives with a deeper engagement with Scripture through daily reflections from America staff and select guest voices.
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for the First Sunday of Lent, by Terrance Klein
FaithNews Analysis
Claire Giangravé - Religion News Service
A book on sexuality by the Vatican’s doctrinal chief may have raised eyebrows, but Pope Francis has long been calling for the church to offer more robust teaching on sex.
FaithSpeeches
Pope Francis
In continuing his catechesis on vices and virtues, Pope Francis warns against the effects of acedia, or sloth, which is a “lack of care” for one’s own life.
ashes and cross
FaithFaith in Focus
Marissa Papula
There’s something distinctive about the physical and spiritual intimacy of distributing ashes.
Politics & SocietyNews
Cindy Wooden - Catholic News Service
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, recently made comments regarding the death toll in Gaza that the The Israeli Embassy to the Holy See has defined as “regrettable.”
FaithFaith in Focus
Delaney Coyne
It is a radical thing to declare oneself a sinner, but on Ash Wednesday, we willingly wear that sign of guilt across our foreheads.
FaithThe Word
Victor Cancino, S.J.
February 18, 2024, the First Sunday of Lent: Lent is not the removal of dirt from our lives, as much as it is a way to approach God with a clear conscience.
FaithNews Analysis
Joe Hoover, S.J.
Maybe the real message of this ad should be not that “God Gets Us” but that “We Don’t Get God.”
Arts & CultureCatholic Book Club
James T. Keane
Throughout a long career as a novelist, essayist, short story writer, poet and screenwriter, Ron Hansen has regularly explored questions of faith and religious belonging.
FaithScripture Reflections
Michael O’Brien
A Reflection for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Michael O’Brien
FaithScripture Reflections
Delaney Coyne
A Reflection for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Delaney Coyne
FaithScripture Reflections
Cecilia González-Andrieu
A Reflection for Monday of the Fourth Week of Lent, by Cecilia González-Andrieu
Palestinians walk through the destruction left by the Israeli air and ground offensive on the Gaza Strip in Gaza City on Feb. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Mohammed Hajjar)
Politics & SocietyDispatches
Kevin Clarke
“The struggle to secure our daily bread is exhausting. There is a shortage of everything. Nutritious food is non-existent. We have run out of medications and vitamins.”
FaithThe Good Word
Terrance Klein
A Homily for Ash Wednesday, by Father Terrance Klein
Pope Francis greets new English Cardinal Arthur Roche, prefect of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Sacraments, during a consistory for the creation of 20 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Aug. 27, 2022. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)
FaithPodcasts
Ricardo da Silva, S.J.
Cardinal Arthur Roche leads the Vatican department responsible for governing the church’s liturgical practices and sacramental rites.
FaithFaith in Focus
Christine Lenahan
Feeling conflicted about eating those heart-shaped chocolates on Ash Wednesday this year? Try celebrating Galentine’s Day with your gal pals on Feb. 13 instead.
FaithExplainer
America Staff
Lent is around the corner. Take some inspiration from America’s staff as you decide what to give up (or take on) as we journey to Easter.